Accountant - 12 Months FTC

Management / General

• Ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed in accordance with Balance Sheet Integrity guidelines and control frameworks
• Review the accuracy of all calculations, postings and processes within the team's remit
• Ensure that issues are escalated as appropriate to your Finance Manager in a timely manner.
• Offer support & guidance to colleagues on difficult issues as an expert & leader in the team
• Assist with any special projects within the department, including testing for new systems, developing new processes, and with the implementation of SSC wide projects introduced by Senior Managers or Global Process Owners, etc
• Assist with the delivery of smooth integration/due diligence activity
• Supervise Intercompany process and liaise with other SSC employees as necessary
• Training and support of the Capgemini BPO team that support CoE activities.
• Work effectively with internal and external auditors
• Assist in ensuring all statutory and regulatory deadlines for the team are met
• Flag any control risks and instances of fraud (both actual and attempted) to management as early as possible
• Ensure required approvals are completed in a timely manner

Process Change

• Assist with driving improvement across the CoE team
• Play an active role in driving for change and continuous improvement in the business and within finance; highlight potential process or control improvement opportunities with a key focus on customer experience
• Ensure all process documents are up-to-date and readily available and that staff are aware of the key processes and how they function

Qualifications

• Strong academic background, Accounting degree preferable
• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience of working in a large team with mixed levels of experience.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of SSC processes and how these fit into the wider environment
• Knowledge of working in global business environment with sound understanding of global process and transactional flows
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of all finance processes including best practice, people, processes and technology
• Confident in how to lead and guide a team through challenging periods.
• Good working knowledge of dealing with mergers, acquisitions and disposals
• Good working knowledge of lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Strong people manager who actively engages and embraces talent management conversations.

Skills & Abilities

• Good communication skills at all levels including a wide range of stakeholders within the business
• Continuously drives & improves processes & systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Be pro-active and take initiative and encourage teams to do the same
• Knowledge and ability to use relevant internal systems
• Highly organized, diligent with attention to detail and the ability to maintain these skills whilst working under pressure
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word and Outlook are essential
• Ability to be flexible within role

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